Planning appeal decision
5 The Shambles, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1JS
Planning appeal 6000684 at 5 The Shambles, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1JS (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 27 January 2026 by Inspector Pope N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the awning preserves the special architectural or historic qualities of 5 The Shambles, preserves the character or appearance of the Conservation Area, preserves the settings of neighbouring listed buildings and, if not, whether any harm would be outweighed by any public benefits.
Installation of one retractable awning (canopy) to the side elevation
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pope N
- Postcode
- BA15 1JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the awning preserves the special architectural or historic qualities of 5 The Shambles, preserves the character or appearance of the Conservation Area, preserves the settings of neighbouring listed buildings and, if not, whether any harm would be outweighed by any public benefits
What decided it
The public benefits of supporting the appellant's business viability and maintaining town centre vitality outweigh the less than substantial harm to the listed building's special architectural qualities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 58 of the Wiltshire Core StrategyObjective 3 of the Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan 2013-2026Objective 1 of the Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan 2013-2026
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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